A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 564738 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 564783 epoch_slot_no: 3183 block_no: 564710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2106 time: 2018-02-01 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8457d058d5a709324ecba2bc2266cd51587dbebe732a37d1a741be6c00245771Block Operator
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